Unit 4 電子教案（課堂PPT）

1、1Unit Four FestivalsTeaching ObjectivesStudents will be able tol grasp the main idea of Text A and Text B on the topic of Festivals;l master the key language points and sentence structures in the texts;l understand and use agreement in Grammar Focus of the unit;l know how to write Agenda and Itinera

2、ry .Text A Text B Grammar FocusKey Writing TechniquesConversational PatternsProverbs and QuotationsContentsText A The Magic Pillow Warm-up Activity Text Structure Analysis Language Study Exercises Useful ExpressionsWarm-up ActivitiesQuestions to be AnsweredBackground InformationQuestions to be Answe

3、red1. What does Chinese Valentines Day (Qixi) mean to you?2. What gift from your best friend would you appreciate most on that day?3. What was the most special gift that you have ever given to anyone?Background Information Valentines Day (February 14) has roots in several different legends. Valentin

4、es Day is now a day for sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend or loved one that you care. You can send candy or roses to someone who you think is special. Most people send valentines, a greeting card. One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid.Valentines DayParas.10-13 Pa

5、ras.1-9Paras.14-15Leaving Becky at home, my husband and I went to our date for the Valentines Day.Retuning home from our date , I received the most special Valentine gift from Becky.The pillow saw me through many sleepless nights when Becky left home for college.Text Structure AnalysisLanguage Study

6、Text StudyKey Words & Expressions Valentines Day had arrived and like every other day of the year, I was very busy. (Para.1) “every other + 單數(shù)名詞”是“任何其它一個(gè)”的意思。 Like every other weekend, Ill go back home to visit my parents. Like every other visitor, we are amazed at the beautiful views of Mount.

7、Huangshan.Text Study像一年中的其它任何一天一樣，我的日程仍然排得滿滿的。 , planned a date like we had never had before. (Para.2)like表示as if (仿佛，似乎)之意，后面接從句，在英語口語中尤為常見。 從句中使用了虛擬語氣。 He gazed at me surprisingly like he had never met me before. They talked like they had known each other for a long time.安排了約會(huì)，就如同我倆初次約會(huì)般。Text Stud

8、y A beautifully wrapped present had been sitting on my dresser for a few days prior to the holiday. (Para.2) had been sitting 是過去完成進(jìn)行時(shí)，表示一個(gè)動(dòng)作在過去的一段時(shí)間里一直延續(xù)。 The couple had been living in Guangzhou before they moved to America. I had been looking for my missing pen this morning.節(jié)日的前幾天一個(gè)包裝精美的禮物就放在了我的梳妝

9、臺(tái)上。 Text Study I couldnt help being concerned about the disappointment in Beckys eyes. (Para. 9)cant help doing意為“情不自禁地做某事”。 Hearing the news, she couldnt help crying. He told such a funny story that all of us couldnt help laughing.我總禁不住想到貝姬眼里流露出的失望。Text Study As long as I live, I know there will ne

10、ver be another Valentines Day which will be any more special to me. (Para.15) any more special是形容詞special的比較級(jí)，any 修飾more，是程度副詞。修飾比較級(jí)的程度副詞還有even, much, a lot, by far等。 Since I failed in my exam last term, I worked much harder now. We need a lot more food to last for the whole winter.只要我活著，再也不會(huì)有另外一個(gè)情人

11、節(jié)對(duì)我更為特殊的了。Text StudyKey Words & Expressions wrap (Para. 2) prior to (Para. 2) household (Para. 4) right away (Para. 6) disappointment (Para. 9) joyful (Para. 9) glow (Para. 9) be concerned about (Para. 9) giant (Para. 11) tiny (Para.11) tear off (Para. 12) decorate (Para. 13) stuff (Para. 13) ch

12、erish (Para. 13) leave for (Para. 13) sleepless (Para. 13) as long as (Para. 15)v. cover or enclose in paper or soft material 包，裹包，裹 He wrapped up the Christmas presents. Leonora wrapped herself in a large white bath towel.wrapbefore a particular time or event 在在之前之前 She visited me the day prior to

13、her death. They busied themselves with shopping prior to the Spring Festival.prior ton. a house and its occupants regarded as a unit 家庭；戶家庭；戶 Tomas Edison (托馬斯愛迪生) is a household name, that is, everyone knows him. The whole household was asleep.householdright awayat once 立刻立刻l No hesitating. Do it r

14、ight away!l In order to be on time, after having his breakfast, he left right away.n. the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of ones hopes of expectations 失望失望 To her disappointment, there was no chance to talk privately with Luke. The job proved to be a disappointment.構(gòu)

15、詞特點(diǎn)：disappoint（v. 失望）+ -ment（表示名詞的后綴）搭配用法：to ones disappointmentdisappointmentjoyfula. very happy, or likely to make people very happy 快樂的，歡喜的；令人快樂的，歡喜的；令人高興的高興的joy (n. 高興) +-ful (形容詞后綴) To her disappointment, there was no chance to talk privately with Luke. The job proved to be a disappointment.n.

16、a strong feeling; a soft steady light 熱情；強(qiáng)烈的感情熱情；強(qiáng)烈的感情 光輝；光亮光輝；光亮 With a glow of pride, Mildred walked away. The cigarettes red glow danced about in the darkness.glowbe concerned aboutbe anxious about, be worried about關(guān)心，關(guān)心，掛念掛念 The villager are concerned about burglaries (入室行竊). She is far away fro

17、m home and her mother is concerned about her.a. extremely large 巨大的，龐大的巨大的，龐大的 He works in a giant American corporation. Giant pandas are bear-like animals and can only be found in China. gianta. extremely small 微小的微小的 Though he works quite hard, he can only get a tiny income. The whole family live

18、in one tiny room, and they wish they could buy a big apartment. tinyto destroy by tearing 撕開，扯掉撕開，扯掉 The naughty boy tore some papers off his fathers book. Tom tore off the package to see what was in it.tear offv. make something look more attractive by adding ornament to 裝飾裝飾 Her daughters room is d

19、ecorated with pink wallpaper. The kids are decorating the Christmas tree.decoratev. fill a space tightly with something 把把塞滿，把塞滿，把塞進(jìn)塞進(jìn) He stuffed a thick wad (一沓) of notes into his jacket pocket. The chicken is stuffed with mushrooms (蘑菇) and breadcrumbs (面包屑).stuffv. to protect or care for someone

20、lovingly; to keep in ones mind a hope or ambition 珍愛，鐘愛珍愛，鐘愛; 懷有懷有 I cherish the letters she wrote. He has long cherished a secret ambition about his future.cherishto go away to 出發(fā)前往出發(fā)前往 They will leave Beijing for Shanghai tomorrow. The sports team will leave for New York for the 11th championship

21、(錦標(biāo)賽). leave fora. characterized by or experiencing lack of sleep 無法入睡的，失眠的無法入睡的，失眠的 It was a sleepless night and I could not help worrying about my children. They all lay sleepless on the beach, enjoying the peaceful night.構(gòu)詞特點(diǎn)： sleep（n. 睡覺）+-less（表示否定的后綴）sleeplessas long asprovided that 只要只要l As l

22、ong as you are polite to him, he would be friendly.l I will cooperate as long as I am informed (告知) on time.Exercises1.Read Text A and answer the following questions.2. Find in Column B the expressions closest in meaning to those in Column A. 3. Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate wor

23、d or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary. 4. Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English, using the words or phrases given. Read Text A and answer the following questions.1. What did the husband do to make that Valentines Day special?2. How did the author feel when she

24、was spending the Valentines Day with her husband?3. What did Beckys father promise to do with Becky?4. What did Becky do to create a Valentines Day gift for her mother?5. What kind of mother do you think the author is?Suggested Answers1. He planned a date for this holiday like/as if they had never h

25、ad before.2. She felt bittersweet.3. He promised to take her to buy a present for her mother (when he came back from work).4. She got herself busy and made a heart- shaped pillow for her mother.5. The author is a loving, gentle and considerate mother.Find in Column B the expressions closest in meani

26、ng to those in Column A.f fg ga ah hb bc cd de eColumn AColumn B1.sleeplessa. to protect or care lovingly2.giantb. glad3.glowc. feeling of sadness or displeasure4.tinyd. family5.cherishe. unable to sleep6.joyfulf.huge 7.disappointmentg. a strong feeling8.householdh. very smallcherish decorate glow s

27、tuff wrap as long as be concerned about prior to right away tear off The streets were _ with flags. I want the report printed _, please. The childrens cheeks _ from the cold. Our roof was _ by the hurricane (颶風(fēng)). He _ the handkerchief into his pocket.decorated right away glowedtorn off stuffed Compl

28、ete each of the sentences with an appropriate word or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary.cherish decorate glow stuff wrap as long as be concerned about prior to right away tear off 6. All the work should be finished _ the deadline.7. He has never _ what other people think of him.8.The

29、 old man _ the girl as if she were his daughter.prior tobeen concerned aboutcherishedComplete each of the sentences with an appropriate word or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary.cherish decorate glow stuff wrap as long as be concerned about prior to right away tear off 9. You can go

30、out, _ you promise to come back before 11 oclock.10.The shop assistant offered to _ the shoes, but I wanted to wear them at once. as long aswrapComplete each of the sentences with an appropriate word or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary.Translate the following sentences from Chinese

31、into English, using the words or phrases given.1. 湯姆明天一早動(dòng)身前往倫敦。(leavefor)2. 孩子們沒有在通常的時(shí)間放學(xué)回家，媽媽很為他們的 安全擔(dān)心。(be concerned about)Tom will be leaving for London early tomorrow morning.The childrens mother was concerned about their safety when they didnt come back from school at the usual time.Translate t

32、he following sentences from Chinese into English, using the words or phrases given.3. 他不在那列火車上，令我大失所望。(disappointment)4. 聽到那個(gè)笑話，我們不禁大笑起來。 (cant help doing)5. 只要你答應(yīng)歸還，你就可以把這書借走。(as long as)To my great disappointment, he was not on the train. We cant help laughing when hearing the joke. You may borrow

33、 this book as long as you promise to give it back.Paragraph 2 make a reservation prior toParagraph 3 after a day at work be dressed in be ready toParagraph 5 taketo 預(yù)約預(yù)約 在在之前之前 工作一天之后工作一天之后 穿著穿著 準(zhǔn)備做準(zhǔn)備做 帶帶去去Useful Expressions (1)Paragraph 6 have to right away corner shop heart-shapedParagraph 9 cant

34、help doing be concerned about 不得不不得不 立刻立刻 住宅區(qū)附近的小商店住宅區(qū)附近的小商店 心形的心形的 禁不住做禁不住做 關(guān)心，掛念關(guān)心，掛念Useful Expressions (2)Paragraph 10 be wrapped inParagraph 12 tear offParagraph 13 leave for fabric and sewing box in the shape of decoratewith 包在包在里里 撕開撕開 出發(fā)前往出發(fā)前往 針線盒針線盒 形狀的形狀的 用用裝飾裝飾Useful Expressions (3) stuffw

35、ith (be) filled withParagraph 14 help sb. through not onlybut as wellParagraph 15 as long as 用用塞滿塞滿 充滿了充滿了 幫幫渡過渡過 不僅不僅而且而且 以及以及 只要只要Useful Expressions (4)Text B Thanksgiving Promise Background Information Text Structure Analysis Language Study Exercises Useful ExpressionsBackground Information Thank

36、sgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November Its a time to offer thanks, of family gatherings and holiday meals. A time of turkeys, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. A time for Indian corn, holiday parades and giant balloons. In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the

37、New World. The Iroquois Indians taught them how to grow crops and how to hunt and fish. Thanksgiving Day (1) When the crops were harvested. The colonists hadmuch to be thankful for, so a feast was planned. After theUnited States became an independent country, Congress recommended one yearly day of t

38、hanksgiving for thewhole nation to celebrate. Background InformationThanksgiving Day (2)Paras. 3-4Para. 1-2Para. 5-9 Grandmother decided to fix a thanksgiving dinner at her house. Grandmother got the dinner prepared. Grandmother came across the letter written by Amanda. Text Structure AnalysisLangua

39、ge StudyText StudyKey Words & Expressions I had a full set of white dinner dishes just begging to be used. (Para. 1)begging to be used是現(xiàn)在分詞短語做后置定語。 There is nothing inspiring in the book. 2. The woman selling vegetables has gone.Text Study我有一整套白瓷餐具都等著人去用呢。 I hoped our holiday together would be o

40、f some comfort. (Para. 2)(be) of some comfort短語做表語，some表示在“在一定程度上”，因此該短語意為be comforting to some degree?！皁f + 抽象名詞（如importance, use, value等）”擔(dān)任表語，表示具有某種性質(zhì)的含義。 The book is of great use to the youth. The stone is of no value to those who know nothing about art. Text Study希望一起過節(jié)能帶來些許安慰。 I prepared the s

41、ide dishes, cooking and freezing them, returning to the table now and again to admire it. (Para. 3)cooking and freezing them, returning是現(xiàn)在分詞短語擔(dān)任伴隨狀語。 The boy walked down the hill, singing softly to himself. Listening to the radio, Grandma is knitting a sweater. Text Study我準(zhǔn)備了配菜，烹飪好之后冷凍起來，中間還不時(shí)地回到餐桌邊

42、欣賞自己的杰作。 A folded piece of paper lay inside, a letter dated 1997. (Para. 6)a letter dated 1997 是主語（a folded piece of paper）的補(bǔ)語，用以解釋主語，相當(dāng)于：a letter that was dated 1997 (一封寫于1997年的信)；dated 1997 是過去分詞短語做定語，修飾a letter。 The books written by Luxun are very popular with college students. Alice is wearing a

43、 dress designed by herself.Text Study里面有張折疊的紙，是一封寫于1997年的信。Key Words & Expressions set (Para. 1) make out (Para. 1) ingredient (Para. 1) busy oneself with (Para. 3) remove (Para. 3) china (Para. 3) rearrange (Para. 3) within reach (Para. 3) freeze (Para. 3) now and again (Para. 3) admire (Para.

44、3) inspection (Para. 4) presence (Para. 5) stick (Para. 6) lay out (Para. 6) catch ones breath (Para. 6) to this day (Para. 7) make ones way into/to (Para. 9) thankful (Para. 9) count on (Para. 9)n. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used套；副套；副 I have a whole set of L

45、uxuns works. Were facing a new set of problems.setto write in complete form開出，寫出開出，寫出（清單、支票等）（清單、支票等） He made out a list of suggestions for our work. To our surprise, he made out a cheque for only 10. make outn. any of the foods or substance that are combined to make a particular dish; a component p

46、art or element of something配料成分配料成分; 因素因素 Mother is preparing the ingredients of ice cream. It is hard to analyze the ingredients of mans character.ingredientbusy oneself withto keep occupied 忙于忙于l She busied herself with her new house.l They are busying themselves with preparationv. take away; take

47、 something from one place to another 去掉，除去；移動(dòng)；去掉，除去；移動(dòng)；搬遷搬遷 He sat down on the ground and quickly removed his shoes and socks. He removed to Wales and began a new life.removen. porcelain or ceramic ware 瓷器瓷器 He is so careless that he is like a bull in a china shop. Please put the china away carefull

48、y.chinainside the distance to which someone can stretch out their hand or nearby在伸手可及的范圍內(nèi)在伸手可及的范圍內(nèi) We live within easy reach of the center of town. The mirage (海市蜃樓) looks within reach, but you can never touch it.within reachv. move to a more acceptable place or position 改變對(duì)改變對(duì)的布置，重新排列的布置，重新排列 She r

49、earranged her skirt as she sat back in her chair. He had rearranged his schedule.構(gòu)詞特點(diǎn)：re-（表示重復(fù)的前綴）+ arrange （v. 安排）rearrangev. to be turned into ice as a result of cold; to be or feel so cold that one is near death 冷凍；感到極冷冷凍；感到極冷 In the winter, the milk froze. Youll freeze to death standing there.fr

50、eezeat times 時(shí)而，不時(shí)時(shí)而，不時(shí)now and again l I like to visit museums now and again.l Alice still meets her old boyfriend now and again though they parted long ago. admirev. regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval 欣賞，贊賞欣賞，贊賞 We all admired her for the way she saved the children from the fire. Everybody

51、admires him for his fine sense of humor.n. the act of inspecting 檢查，審查檢查，審查 He made an inspection of the school. I gave the car a thorough inspection before I bought it. inspectionn. a thin rod of any material 條；塊條；塊 The teacher was writing on the blackboard with a stick of chalk. Only with a walkin

52、g stick can he walk. stickto spread out 擺開，展示擺開，展示 She laid out the map on the table. The vast rice fields were laid out before us. lay outcatch ones breath to stop breathing for a moment, for a while from surprise, fear, etc; to rest so as to be able to continue an activity （因吃驚、害怕等而）屏息，暫時(shí)停（因吃驚、害怕等

53、而）屏息，暫時(shí)停止呼吸；緩口氣，歇口氣止呼吸；緩口氣，歇口氣 When she heard someone was speaking in the room, she caught her breath to listen. After running for an hour, he had to stop to catch his breath. to this day until now 至今至今l I havent been told the truth even to this day.l He still cant forget his days in high school to

54、this day.n. the state or fact of existing 出席，出席，在場(chǎng)在場(chǎng) My sudden presence made her happy. The memorial (紀(jì)念物) was unveiled (揭幕) in the presence of a crowd.presenceenter; go 進(jìn)入；到，去進(jìn)入；到，去 How did you made your way into my room? I remember locking it before I left this morning. He made his way hurriedly t

55、o his office.make ones way into/toa. grateful 感謝的，感激的感謝的，感激的 We cant be thankful enough for your timely help. The beggar gave a thankful smile when he was offered food. thankfulcount on depend on someone or something, especially in a difficult situation 依靠；依靠；指望指望 Whatever you do, you can count on m

56、e. I am counting on getting a raise.Exercises1. Are these True or False according to the text?2. Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate word or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary. 3. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.Are these True or False according to the te

57、xt?1. The whole family forgot Amanda after her death. 2. Grandmother did a lot of shopping before the festival to prepare the family dinner. 3. Grandmother found a letter that she never read before when she lifted the lid on the butter dish. 4. Amanda asked her grandma to keep the promise of buying

58、a gift for her mother.5. The family dinner reminded the grandmother of Amanda and made her feel lonelier. FFFTFFor your reference1. The family felt sad and lonely and they didnt forgot Amanda.3. Grandmother had read the letter long before and found it again unexpectedly in the butter dish on that Th

59、anksgiving Day.4. Amanda asked her grandma to keep promise of not telling her mother that she had spent too much money on a special gift.5. Instead of making Grandmother lonelier, the family dinner gave her a lot of comfort and relieved her sadness.Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate

60、word or phrase from the box. Change the form if necessary.presence remove busy oneself withcatch ones breath count on make ones way (to) make out now and again to this day within reach 1.She meets her old boyfriend for a drink . 2.Its warm here. your hat, please. 3.It started raining, so she the nearest shelter (避